by Bill Church, originally published in Two-Lane Livin’ Magazine, September 2007 Wild Ginger is completely unrelated to grocery store ginger root, but smells nearly identical. The slightest disturbance of wild ginger foliage brings a burst of gingerlike scent guaranteed to delight.
When infused in a tea, Wild Ginger was used as a contraceptive. It’s said to “bring on the menses” The plant was a popular carminative and used to relieve generally upset stomachs. It was also used to treat intestinal ailments, and relieve stomach aches and cramps, as well as indigestion. The leaves and stems are used for tea, leave the roots to grow!
When infused in a tea, Wild Ginger was used as a contraceptive. It’s said to “bring on the menses” The plant was a popular carminative and used to relieve generally upset stomachs. It was also used to treat intestinal ailments, and relieve stomach aches and cramps, as well as indigestion. The leaves and stems are used for tea, leave the roots to grow!